Lease Accounting Specialist

Lease Accounting Specialist

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Lease Accounting Specialist to join their corporate team. This position serves as a key link between real estate, accounting, and legal functions, ensuring the accurate administration of lease agreements and related financial obligations across a large portfolio of locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to work directly with landlords, property managers, and internal business partners.

Responsibilities:

• Manage lease-related financial obligations, including rent payments, CAM reconciliations, taxes, insurance, and other occupancy expenses
• Review lease agreements to ensure compliance with contractual terms and identify discrepancies, overcharges, or billing issues
• Monitor critical lease dates, including renewals, rent commencements, terminations, and expirations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords and property managers regarding lease administration and payment inquiries
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Operations, Construction, and Real Estate teams to resolve issues and support ongoing business needs
• Research and resolve lease-related discrepancies while maintaining accurate documentation and audit-ready records
• Prepare and review estoppel certificates and other lease-related correspondence and documentation
• Maintain lease data and supporting records within lease administration systems, including ProLease and Yardi
• Generate and distribute required landlord reporting, including sales reports and other contractual reporting requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within lease administration functions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in lease administration, lease accounting, property management, commercial real estate, accounting, or a related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
• Experience with lease administration platforms such as ProLease, Yardi, or similar systems strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and the ability to interpret lease agreements and contractual language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment